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MA-37
CYBORG SUPERMAN MICROMAN 2006 MICRO ACTION SERIES SUPERMAN

MICROMAN 2006

 

MA-37 Cyborg Superman

RELEASE DATE : 9/2006

RETAIL PRICE : 1,500 Yen

 

 

 

 

SUPERMAN MICRO ACTION SERIES

 

MA-33 Superman Returns (7/06)

 

MA-34 Supergirl (7/06)

 

 MA-36 Superman (8/06)

 

 MA-37 Cyborg Superman (9/06)

 

 

 

  

MICROMAN 2006 MICRO-ACTION

Micro Action Series is essentially a licensed character using Microman Full Action Body format with no real tie to regular Microman line. (Unlike Kiguru and Material Force series which are somewhat part of the main line). Micro Action series have been very popular with action-figures collectors who otherwise do not collect Microman series. The characters for Action Series have been very diverse from Devilman to Superman Returns and with nice good mix of live-action, comic and anime characters. In 2006, Takara start several new sub-series for Micro Action line for the Votoms licensed, including DMZ (stands for Dual Model Zwie, Dual Model was the original Takara Votoms action-figures line) series and MAP (Micro Action Plus), a play-set series.

 

SUPERMAN MICRO ACTION SERIES

Ever since the release of the excellent Batman figure for Micro Action line back in 2004, fans have been looking forward for more DC comic characters to appear as Microman figure. In 2006, with the release of the new Superman movie, Takara produce four figures for Micro Action line from Superman series including movie version, comic version, Supergirl and Takara own Cyborg Superman.

 

 

MICROMAN FULL ACTION MILITARY FORCE BODY

Cyborg Superman is Takara original design base on DC's character Superman. The figure is a blend of Takara's Henshin Cyborg with Superman theme. The figure used standard Microman Full Action Military Force Body with new chest section. The chest is done to shape like motorcycle engine block (inspiration for the first Henshin Cyborg inner mechanical parts). The head is cyborg core with clear face-plate with Kar-el features. The figure has large cybernetic hands that feature articulated fingers. The figure even include Henshin Cyborg-like hands attachments that when not in used store in the back compartment under the cape. The body, shoulders and legs are covered with clear blue piece and the chest have large "S" logo of Superman.

 

CYBORG OF STEELE

Takara Cyborg Superman is an interesting take on the Man of Steele. The figure has great design motifs that will please Microman collector and Henshin Cyborg fans. The figure overall has nice fit, the leg (so far) do not seem to suffer the hip joint crack that plague the EXO series (EXO also use Military Force body). The joints are a little loose but the figure still hold poses well. The figure is a bit top and back heavy even with the figure stand it can easily topple, however Takara include a clear plastic block for put under the cape.

 

  

MA-37 Cyborg Superman 

This particular Superman is Takara original design. The figure is however not Superman himself but a Cyborg version.

Instead of the normal hands, Cyborg Superman in the tradition of Henshin Cyborg comes with interchangeable weapon arms.

The set includes special Superman emblem display stand and a clear plastic "box" for holding up the cape.

 

 

cyborg superman & samurai batman